# Simple vs Fine

The clearest difference is price: Fine at Free against Simple's $0.99. Fine also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 24%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Simple's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Fine is free to download; Simple costs $0.99 up front. Simple sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 457 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Simple's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fine's.

Simple ships an update every 5 weeks, Fine every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | Fine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-disposable-camera/id1328542233/reviews) | **[4.6 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-photo-editor/id1391571907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 220 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 734 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LI HUNG WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/551938496) | [巧霞 詹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367594057) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-disposable-camera/id1328542233)

This app simulates the experience of using a disposable camera from the 90s. Capture photos with a retro film aesthetic, allowing you to express subtle moods and create nostalgic memories.

**Highlights:** Disposable camera simulation, Retro film aesthetic, 90s photo style, Mood expression in photos, Nostalgic memory creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stroke Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stamp Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magazine Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Deluxe Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


### Fine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-photo-editor/id1391571907)

This app offers professional-grade photo editing with intuitive tools and powerful features. Enhance your images with modern filters, extensive adjustment tools, and advanced layering capabilities. Achieve stunning results with AI-powered selective editing, blur, and sky replacement.

**Highlights:** Modern filters and presets, Extensive color grading tools, Advanced layering for compositions, Dynamic text tools, Selective editing with AI detection, AI-powered blur and sky replacement, Batch processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💎 Comprehensive features
- 🎨 Excellent filters and effects
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of precise editing controls
- 🔋 Quality loss on exported images
- 🚫 Removed/missing features after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Bokeh/lens effects not working
- App crashes on launch for some devices
- Selective editing tools not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Implement RAW image editing
- Provide more customization options
- Improve batch editing and exporting
- Add brush tool for precise edits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

Simple costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Fine free?

Fine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple or Fine?

Fine is rated higher. Simple averages 4.2 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Fine averages 4.6 from 457 ratings.

### Do Simple or Fine have ads?

Neither Simple nor Fine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or Fine?

Simple ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fine every 10 days. Most recently, Simple was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fine on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*